Charge Scientist - Thames

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated medical laboratory scientist to lead and manage our laboratory based at Thames Hospital.

As this is a small-medium sized multi-discipline laboratory, the ability to participate in routine technical work is also required.

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About the Team / Service

Thames is one of five Te Whatu Ora Waikato Laboratories.

The laboratory is based at Thames Hospital, and provides a service to both the hospital and the wider community.

The team is made up of 13 friendly, multi-skilled scientists, technicians and phlebotomists who work closely together in a supportive environment.

Testing primarily covers Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion Science, and a limited scope of Microbiology.

The laboratory also oversees a range of Point of Care testing across the hospitals clinical areas.

As part of the Waikato Laboratory management team, you will be well supported by, and work collaboratively with other rural laboratory Charge Scientists and the central management team based at Waikato Hospital.

You will also have daily interaction with clinical and operational staff at Thames Hospital to support service delivery.

About you

The critical attributes and experience required to be successful in this role are :

• A skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist, preferably with relevant multi-discipline experience.
• Good technical knowledge and understanding of medical laboratory operations
• An engaging and inspiring leadership style and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage people, systems, budget and resources to ensure service delivery of a high standard
• A progressive thinker and willing to take on new challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of quality processes and accreditation standards
• Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

The successful candidate must be eligible to hold registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 6 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.